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SB1985Introduced in the Senate

STOP SQUATTERS ACT

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Chapin Rose, District 51

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Stop Squatters Act. Creates a process for local law enforcement to remove a person who is unlawfully occupying residential or commercial property without any right to do so. Requires the property owner to file a complaint with local law enforcement alleging facts to trigger the Act. Provides that law enforcement is entitled to a reasonable fee to remove an unauthorized occupant and provides legal protection to law enforcement for acting on a complaint. Provides that if the complaint is found to be false, the property owner shall indemnity the law enforcement agency. Creates a civil action of action for a person who was wrongfully removed. Creates a civil cause of action for the property owner for damages by the wrongful occupant. Amends the Criminal Code of 20212. Creates a Class 4 felony for making a false statement to detain real property and fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property".

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

May 30, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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